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Meaning of Socratic irony | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The practice or act of asking someone a question, as though ignorant of the answer, in order to show a flaw in their argument.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Français ironie socratique

Português ironia socrática

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Socratic method Socraticism Socratism Socratist Socratizer socrealism